Indian Demilune Stained Glass Window Depicting Krishna on Tree

A half-moon of colored glass, with a tree at its center.

This demilune window was made in glass in India in the 19th century, and depicts Krishna in a tree. Stained glass in India often reflects mixed traditions, and Krishna is a deity commonly shown in playful, narrative scenes. At the center, the blue-skinned figure sits among green and white foliage against a purple sky. A row of pale figures lines the foreground on either side, standing along a low wall. Red, amber and violet panes are set in dark framing.

About 20 inches tall and 44 wide. Set it before a window and let the afternoon work.